IDA - Northumberland & Northeast

The IDA, a wooden sailing vessel that went down in 1896, lies in only 3 metres of water, making it a cracking shallow dive for those looking for a piece of history without the depth. We typically find the wreck fairly broken up, as you'd expect from a wooden ship over a century old, but its ribs and hull sections are still clearly visible. This structure provides a home for plenty of critters; look for crabs tucked into crevices and small fish darting between the timbers. It’s a great site for newer divers getting used to wreck diving, or for photographers wanting ample light and bottom time.

Location
Northumberland & Northeast, United Kingdom, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
53.377487, -2.984961
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
3m

Marine Protected Area: New Ferry

Nearby Dive Sites in Northumberland & Northeast

Nearest Dive Centres to IDA

Marine Life in Northumberland & Northeast

Home to 132 recorded species including 53 reef fish, 15 whales & dolphins, 11 sharks & rays, 10 other, 10 seagrass & algae, 9 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species